Instilling a Love of Reading in Children at a Young Age – Scholastic Giveaway

I love to read, and have always hoped that it would be something that my children inherit as well. When I learned that we had speech issues early on, I knew that implanting in them a love of words would be even more important. The more they practice reading now, the less they will struggle with it later on down the road.

The difficult part came in figuring out how to foster that love of reading I wanted so badly for them to have. The most important thing was choosing the correct books. I needed to find books that were both age appropriate, and that would capture their attention and keep it for the duration of the story.

That’s were Scholastic came in.

Scholastic’s “The Story Starts Here” picture book campaign came about due to Scholastic’s desire to introduce their picture books to new parents and caregivers, as well as educators and librarians. They hoped that by doing this, they could help to ignite a love in reading in a child, which starts on day ONE! The book offerings are so diverse and unique that there truly is something that would fit each and every child.

Our personal favorite story was “If You’re A Robot And You Know It” by David A. Carter. This is a fun and creative spin the classic version “If You’re Happy and You Know It. Along with the traditional clapping their hands, the book instructs children to do fun things like shooting laser beams out of their eyes! They had a blast! Even better, the book comes with a free downloadable song by the dynamic Musical Robot Team. The song correlates with the book, and the children can see along as they turn the pages. The pop-ups that showed the robots going through the movements kept them alert. This book was fun for the entire family!

Scholastic has so many great options that help get young ones involved. I encourage you to and your family to choose one.

One lucky reader and their family will even get their collection jump started, with 5 Scholastic books of their own!

To Enter : Leave me a comment below telling me what things you do to help instill a love of reading in your children.

Giveaway Rules : This giveaway is open only to individuals who are legal residents of the United States, who are 18 years of age or older. Giveaway ends on December 9th, 2015. Winner(s) will be selected randomly via random.org. Winner(s) will be contacted via email and will have 48 hours to claim prize before a new winner is drawn. Mommity is not responsible for shipment of prize.

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I read to them everyday, read a variety of nonfiction and fiction books, and add funny voices and props to make the story come to life! Reply

Brittany E.

November 28, 2015 at 1:17 pm

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To help instill a love of reading, I make sure my son sees me reading as well as having books available on every floor of our home. Reply

Christy

November 26, 2015 at 12:29 pm

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We always made special trips with the kids to the library to read special books in a special kids room. Reply

Christy

November 26, 2015 at 12:29 pm

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We always made special trips with the kids to the library to read special books in a special kids room. Reply

Darlene Owen

November 26, 2015 at 12:23 pm

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We read books during the day, before naps and at bedtime. I try to make them fun books so they enjoy the story as well as the pictures. Reply

Devon F

November 26, 2015 at 11:54 am

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I instill a love of reading in my girls by making reading fun. We read a story before bedtime & now my kinder loves to read & will read to us. Reply

Gina M

November 26, 2015 at 9:59 am

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I love to let my son help pick out books that he is interested in from book orders at school, and also at the library.
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 AT gmail DOT com Reply

Natalie

November 26, 2015 at 8:44 am

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I make it fun but getting them to be involved with the characters. ,we love to read. Reply

Debbie Clauer

November 26, 2015 at 8:26 am

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I have always loved to read & spent lots of time with books as a child. I encourage my granddaughter to read with me & we go to the library. Reply

Lindsay Sorensen

November 26, 2015 at 8:19 am

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I make sure my kids have a good selection of book at there interests and reading level Reply

Janet W.

November 26, 2015 at 8:13 am

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To instill the love of reading in my grandsons, I make it a part of their daily routine and I buy books for them that have topics they are interested in reading about, like vehicles, animals, etc. Reply

Meredith Miller

November 25, 2015 at 7:33 pm

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I always tried to read to and encourage my children to read. Now my sister does it with my niece, and I try to find good books to send her way when I can. meredithfl at gmail dot com Reply